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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,527.23, 897,791.86 and 479,342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,527.23, 897,791.86 and 479,342.22 is: 719,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,527.23 : 897,791.86 = 479,342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,527.23/897,791.86 = 479,342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,527.23x = 897,791.86 × 479,342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,527.23x = 430,349,542,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,349,542,439.38/598,527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,014.15

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